The Gaithersburg Historic District Commission will review a plan to rehab one of the most historic structures in the city at its next virtual meeting on March 24, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The Crown Farm Corn Crib, located on what is now City property, dates back to the mid-to-late 1800s. It is essentially a barn, but was divided into rooms where corn was stored.
Rehabbing the corn crib is a necessary step to the eventual creation of a public park on the site. Proposed plans include replacing synthetic siding added later, and restoring the original German, lap or beveled-lap wood siding. Half-round metal gutters would be installed. Storm windows that will visually blend in with the original materials are also being recommended.
City planning staff is recommending approval of the plans. The staff report says that successful preservation of this resource will "help tell the farm's complete story in its approximately 150 years of operation."
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